The film is notable for launching the career of John Boyega and featuring established British stars: Attack the Block Movie Review | Common Sense Media
The 2011 British sci-fi comedy-horror film is a cult classic that pits a South London teenage street gang against an invading swarm of lethal extraterrestrial beasts. Written and directed by Joe Cornish, the film is often praised for its "inner city versus outer space" premise and its blend of gritty realism with high-stakes action. Plot Summary Attack The Block
To keep the creatures terrifying on a modest budget, the "aliens" were largely portrayed by performers in suits, which were later enhanced with CGI to make them "blacker than their own shadows". The film is notable for launching the career
Director Joe Cornish was inspired to write the film after being mugged himself; he noticed his young assailants seemed as scared as he was and wanted to explore their perspective through a sci-fi lens. Director Joe Cornish was inspired to write the
The film was produced by Nira Park and James Wilson, with Edgar Wright serving as an executive producer.
The propulsive score was composed by Steven Price in collaboration with the electronic duo Basement Jaxx . Cast & Key Characters
